Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ŞEYHMUS AYDOĞDU (saydogdu@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The purpose of this course is to gain theoretical knowledge and abilities of needed to conduct scientific research. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Describes the theoretical foundations of scientific research. |
PO-2 Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Defines the basic concepts and principles of scientific research. |
PO-2 Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Explain the steps of the scientific research. |
PO-2 Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Sorts of scientific methods and different views on these methods. |
PO-2 Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | Identifies a problem related to the field as a scientific research. |
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems. PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills. PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge. |
Examination Term Paper |
| LO-6 | Design a scientific research on selected research problem. |
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems. PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills. PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge. |
Examination Term Paper |
| LO-7 | Apply scientific research, which is designed before. |
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems. PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills. PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge. |
Examination Term Paper |
| LO-8 | Recall the APA standarts and employ them when writing a research report. |
PO-14 Sharing ideas and solutions to problems by supporting data with specialist and non-specialist. PO-16 Ability to use information and communication technologies in science teaching. |
Examination Term Paper |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| In this course, philosophy of scientific research, beginning concepts of scientific research methods, structure of a research, sampling techniques and sample size, external validity, data collection methods, surveys, correlative research, research design of experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental research, internal validity, data analysis, reporting and APA standards are the topics that are covered. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Theoretical foundations of scientific research | Lecture, discussion |
| 2 | Basic concepts and principles of scientific research | Lecture, discussion |
| 3 | Scientific methods and different opinions about these methods | Lecture, discussion |
| 4 | Steps in scientific research | Lecture, discussion |
| 5 | Determine the research problem, variables, literature review and research ethics | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 6 | Sampling methods | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 7 | Data collection instruments, the validity and reliability | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Quantitative research methods | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 10 | Quantitative research methods | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 11 | Data analysis, internal and external validity | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 12 | Qualitative research methods | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 13 | Qualitative research methods | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 14 | Writing a research report | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 15 | Writing a research report | Lecture,discussion,Presentation of good practices |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, K.Ç., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2011). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: PegemAkademi. | |
| 2 | Sönmez, V. ve Alacapınar, F.G. (2011). Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. | |
| 3 | Ekiz, D. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. | |
| 4 | Balcı, A. (2010). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara: Pegem Akademi | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| computer, projector, textbook | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 20 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | 15 | 2 | 20 |
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 120 | ||